Non-refillable-bottle stopper.



E M DE VALDES NON-RBFILLABLE BOTTLE STOPPER. APPLIOATION FILED P11124,1912.`

Patented Sept. 10, 1912.

W/NESSES ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

NON-REFILLABLE-BOTTLE STOPPER. i

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed February 24, 1912.

Patented Sept. 10, 1912:

Serial No. 679,579.

T 0 all whom 15m/ay concern.'

Be it known that I, ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES, a citizen of the UnitedStates, and a resident of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, inthe county and State of New York, have invented a new and ImprovedNon-Refillable-Bottle Stopper, of which the following is a full, clear,and eX- act description.

This invention relates to improvements in Stoppers, particularly to whatare known as non-reflllable bottle Stoppers, and has for an object thepro-vision of improved means arranged in a removable tube which will actas a stopper for normally closing the bo-ttle, but permitting the freeflowing of liquid therefrom, and resisting any refilling of the bottle.

A further object of the invention is to provide a tubular stopperconstruction designed to fit into the neck of a bottle, the same beingassociated with a plurality of stops and bafiiing members, whereby whenthe tubular member is fitted into the neck of the bottle fluid in thebottle may be freely removed therefrom but cannot be readily replaced.

In carrying out the objects of the invention, a tubular member isprovided formed preferably of glass, having an enlargement at the upperend ground so as to be substantially cylindrical for fitting thecylindrical portion of the neck of a. bottle, the neck of the bottlebeing also preferably ground for making a tight joint. In the tubularmember is arranged a baffling member comprised of a semi-globular stophaving apertures extending through the periphery and a frusto-conicalmember formed with a plurality of radiating apertures. Arranged belowthese stops is a valve normally held to its seat by a swinging weight,and by a ball which will release the valve when the bottle is inverted,and which will permit the valve to float to its seat in case it isattempted to force liquid into the bottle through the tubular member.

A practical embodiment of the invention is represented in theaccompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, in whichsimilar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all theviews.

Figure 1 is a longitudinal vertical section through the upper part of abottle and a stopper embodying the invention; Fig. 2 is a view similarto Fig. 1, except that the bott-le is shown in an inverted position;Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view through theupper part of the stop or obstacle; and Fig. 4 is a section through Fig.1 approximately on the line 4-4.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numerals, 1 indicates a bottleof any desired kind, and 2 the neck, having preferably a ground upperinner portion 3 for fitting the ground upper end 4 of the tubular member5. The upper end of the tubular member 5 which carries the groundportion 4 is slightly larger than the remaining part of the tubularmember so `that theV tubular member may be freely inserted inthe neck 2and tightly fit against the ground portion 3. If desiredythe groundportions 3 and, 4 may be slightly beveled though thesame is notnecessary. Also `if desired, `a small quantity of cement could be placedon the ground portion 4 just previous to its insertion. However, afterthe tubular member 4 has been inserted until the upper end is flush withthe top of theneck 2, or slightly below the top of the neck, the samecannot be removed without being broken or mutilated so that the sametogether with the various stops and valves arranged therein will act asa stopper for the bottle 1.

Arranged in the tubular member 5 is a stop or obstacle 6 which has asemi-globular upper portion 7 and a frusto-conical shaped portion 8. Theportion 7 is provided with a plurality of slots or ways 9, while theportion 8 is provided wit-h a plurality of radiating apertures 10, theapertures 10 eX- tending toward the neck 3 so that in case a wire or anyother instrumentis attempted to be forced downward through the hollowvalve 11, the same cannot pass through the apertures 10. Near the lowerend of the tubular member 5 is formed a seat 12 on which normally reststhe valve 11. A ball 13 normally rests on top of the valve 11 forholding the same properly in place, the ball 13 being assisted by aswinging weight 14 pivotally connected with the lower end of the valve.The weight 14 is formed in the shape of a bar so as to limit the openingmovement of the valve 11 when the bottle is inverted, as shown in Fig.2.

In constructing the tubular member 5 and the associated devices arrangedtherein, the same are preferably all constructed of glass though someother material could be used. After the tubular member 5 has been placedin position, an ordinary cork stopper l5 is placed in the upper end ofthe tubular mem-` ber 5 to seal the same. This stopper is adapted to beremoved in the usual manner preparatory to emptying the bottle l.

In constructing the frusto-conical shaped member 8 the same ispreferably formed with a cross or spider 16 for limiting the outwardmovement of the ball 13 when the bottle is inverted. It will be noted asvarious parts of the device are made out of glass and comparativelysmall, any excessive jarring or shaking of the same will cause the sameto break. This is of advantage in preventing the attempting of theunauthorized refilling of the bottle.

Having thus described my invention I claim as new and desire to secureby Letters Patent:

l. In a bottle of the class described, a glass encircling portion formedwith a shoulder near the bottom and with a stop near the top, said stophaving a substan. tially semi-globular upper portion provided withapertures and a depending substantially frusto-conical shaped portionmerging into said semi-globular portion, said frustoconical shapedportion being formed with an apertured Wall merging into a tubularmember and with a plurality of bracing `cross bars, a valve resting onthe shoulder of said tubular member, and means for normally holding saidvalve 0n its seat.

2. In a stopper of the class described, a tubular member, asemi-globular stop arranged between the ends of said tubular memberformed with a plurality of passageways around the periphery and a hollowsubstantially frusto-conical member projecting from the inner surfacethereof with the small end of said member in contact with thesemi-globular member, said frusto-conical shaped member being formedwith apertured sides and a braced bottom, and valve means arrangedbetween the inner end of said tubular member and said stop.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in thepresence of two subscribing witnesses.

ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES.

lVitnesses:

GEORGE W. Covnnr, RODOLFO TovANY.

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Washington, D. C.

